gistfile1.txt

global_defs {
   notification_email {
     notify@email
   }
   notification_email_from whatever@3email
}

vrrp_script chk_haproxy {
   script "killall -0 haproxy"   # verify the pid existance
   interval 2                    # check every 2 seconds
   weight 2                      # add 2 points of prio if OK
}


vrrp_instance VI_1 {
    state MASTER
    interface eth2
    priority 100
    advert_int 1
    virtual_router_id 1
    authentication {
        auth_type PASS
        auth_pass 1234
    }
    virtual_ipaddress {
        1.2.3.4
    }
    track_script {
        check_haproxy
    }
}